May 20, 2005 RSS feed / Front Page

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High–tech scavenger hunt Geocachers invade hallowed ground

By Rachel Haynie
The gate to First Presbyterian Church More...

Opinion/Crime

Chasing a bad guy

Ludlow is wanted by the cops after he fires a couple of shots at two officers during a traffic stop. That incident happened back in February. More...

Bow legged and humiliated is no way to go through life

Thirty

There are certain aspects of the medical profession I find very unattractive. I admire doctors and all they More...

The rowing machine as divine intervention

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In ancient times, miracles were more obvious. Walking on water, parting oceans, and feeding thousands of people with three fish were miracles you could easily recognize. More...

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Business

First Community holds 10th annual shareholders’ meeting

By John Temple Ligon

At 11 am Wednesday, Jim Leventis, chairman of the board, addressed the shareholders of First Community Corporation, parent of First Community Bank. More...

Star Profile

Mike DuBose By Chris O More...

Business Briefs

by John Temple Ligon

South Carolina Business Hall of Fame induction banquet More...

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Society

Miss O’Rourke and Mr. Thigpen wed at Corley Mill House

Aydan Leigh O More...

Miss Brunson and Mr. Newton marry May 14, 2005

Camilla McKenzie Brunson and Ryan William Newton were married May 14, 2005, at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral. The Rev. Charles Meyer Davis Jr. performed the 6 pm ceremony. Music was provided by organist Jared C. Johnson. More...

Lilac Garden Club holds final meeting of the year

Contributed by Lilac Garden Club

Lilac Garden Club held its final meeting of the year, May 11, 2005, at Forest Lake Country Club. Yearly reports were given on the club More...

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Events

Events Calendar

May 20-27 Friday

20 The Columbia Museum of Art will present More...

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Public Notices

Public Notices

NOTICE OF SUMMONS IN THE JUVENILE COURT FOR THE More...

Public Notices

Notice of Application Notice is hereby given that Moe More...

Public Notices

Notice of Application

Notice is hereby given that Ginia Gay intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license/permit that will allow the sale on premises consumption of Beer, Wine and Liquor at 4330 Jackson Blvd., Columbia, SC 29205. More...

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Milling company’s descendants hold reunion

By Rachel Haynie

The driver of the party bus knew to lookout for the tall Adluh smokestack. He was to turn left at that landmark and deliver his passengers to Sally More...

Jasper Johns turns 75

Lillian
By John Temple Ligon

SC artist and A. C. Moore alumnus Jasper Johns was born in Augusta on May 15, 1930. Johns More...

News

Dreher students excells

Erin Hope tells why life is just starting to be good. More...

Q & A about geocaching

A Geocaching is an entertaining adventure game for gps users. Participating in a cache hunt is a good way to take advantage of the wonderful features and capability of a gps unit. More...

Beach party comes to the SC State Museum

Contributed by SC State Museum

The coolest sounds to be found this summer will be heard at the SC State Museum Friday, June 10. Write down the date, because that More...

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Government / Neighborhood

Columbia City Council session • May 18 • 9 am

By John Temple Ligon

Roll call City council convened for its work session at 9 am Wednesday, May 18, on the third floor of City Hall. Council members Sinclair and Cromartie called to say they More...

Richland County Council Meeting May 17, 2005 • 6 pm

By Mike Cox

Roll Call Members present were Anthony Mizzell, Doris Corley, Joyce Dickerson, Valerie Hutchinson, Damon Jeter, Paul Livingston, Joseph McEachern, Michael Montgomery, Greg Pearce, Bernice Scott, and Kit Smith. More...

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Education

Flat adventures

By Harrietta P. Allen

For the past couple of years Harrietta Allen More...

School is a day at the beach for Airport High students

By Tammie Maddock

Stephanie Bailey is a teacher and marine biologist. From the first semester she taught marine science at Airport High School, Bailey knew she wanted to take her students to the beach because More...

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Sports

Hard work pays off

Ridge View girls
By Ellen Fortson

Spring 2005 is a winning season for the girls More...

Direct kick ends Highlander’s hopes for the SCISA championship

By Jim Seay

Despite Pinewood Prep More...

Congaree Rapid Soccer holds tryouts

By Jim Seay

Kevin Heise, the media coordinator for the SC High School Soccer Association, reports four days of tryouts are scheduled for the Congaree Rapid Soccer Association youth league program. More...

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Travel

Lithuania, a new democracy, a new friend

Part Seven: Who

This statue of a Soviet leader stands in Grutas Park in Lithuania. More...

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Beauty in the Backyard

What’s growing

in Columbia

Begonias are some of the most popular plants in the garden. They can be planted, potted, or placed indoors, making them the most versatile of plants. Begonias come in red, white, pink, or yellow varieties. More...

Star Garden of the Week

Water gardens can be designed in any size or shape, and any landscape plan can be enhanced by one. More...

The original Mystery Plant

Dr. John Nelson

Sometimes when you go into a forest, you see flowers. Sometimes you see snakes. Sometimes you see both. More...

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